Mount Yamato Katsuragi

How to Get to Mount Yamato Katsuragi #

Accessible from several train lines in the Kansai region; visitors commonly use regional rail to nearby stations and then local buses or the Katsuragi cable car to reach trails and park areas. Consult local transit schedules for connections from Osaka or Nara.

Tips for Visiting Mount Yamato Katsuragi #

Take the Kintetsu or JR lines to the nearest station and then a local bus to access trails; check seasonal bus schedules.
The mountain is popular with families; early mornings are quieter on weekends.
Visit the Katsuragi Shrine and take the cable car on the south side for those who want shorter walks with scenic views.

Best Time to Visit Mount Yamato Katsuragi #

Spring and autumn are the most pleasant for day hikes; the mountain is a popular local escape year-round.

Spring

March-May · 10°C to 20°C

Cherry blossoms and mild weather make trails especially pleasant.

Autumn

October-November · 10°C to 20°C

Autumn colours and cool, clear hiking days; this is a favored season locally.

Weather & Climate near Mount Yamato Katsuragi #

Climate

Mount Yamato Katsuragi's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 27°C. Abundant rainfall (1924 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

34°

Warmest Month

-6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.0h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-3° – 5°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 9°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

125 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

178 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

12.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 19°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

188 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

285 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.5

UV Index

Very High

14.3h daylight

July

July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

249 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (208 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 27°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

208 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

16° – 23°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

254 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.3

UV Index

High

12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

151 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

4° – 13°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

94 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 8°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

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